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I want to build 6 2'x2' square panels that GW has, because I have a table and everything i can use but nothing for terrain.
I was wondering, what would i need to build the panels? Would it just be as easy as going to home depot buying some wood, and then just add some sand? or is there more to it? any help
would be great.

Thank you

It certainly could be, but if you just want flat, textured boards, there's little reason to cut it up into six sections (besides storage). Most people go modular because they want to be able to rearrange permanently modeled terrain elements like hills, rivers, etc. Some people also do modular city boards, but that can generally also be handled by simply basing the buildings and moving them around the solid table.

If you plan to model natural features, go to Home Depot and pick up some extruded polystyrene foam insulation boards, along with your plywood/MDF base. When cut to match, you'll have tiles that you can carve into, as well as build over.

You can check out eq2templar on youtube. He has a series on how to make a modular table

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT_kWcPLSgg&list=PLCBpnrOqQtw0NcLp-b2aaeev6N7ptRszn

Good info for table building.

If you go the 6- 2'x2' route pick up a 1/4" sheept of MDF. Cut these to fit your tiles and epoxy them to the bottom. This actually does a few things or you. It adds durability. Even using 2" thick foam my first modular board lasted about a year. The strength this provides is invaluable! It adds a lil bit of weight, but at the same time it feels good(ie:solid) in your hands. The weight also helps them from being accidentally bumped out of alignment while playing. Don't forget too that you can seal the MDF and paint it up too. You can just do whatever you want, or make it reversable.